You can help to stop the spotted lanternfly!
Inspect Vehicles
Inspect all vehicles, trailers, boats, ATVs, or RVs before driving away from areas known to have SLF. Kill any SLF found.
Inspect Outdoor Household Items
Inspect all outdoor furniture, play sets, garden equipment, outdoor machinery, or anything else stored outside. This list can include anything else not otherwise specified that could move any life stages of SLF, including eggs. If you plan to move outdoor items out of the quarantine area, please inspect those items for SLF. Kill any SLF found. You can document your inspection using this Homeowner Checklist.
Manage Tree of Heaven, SLF’s favorite host
Tree of Heaven (also known as Paradise tree) is an invasive tree that is the preferred food source of Spotted Lanternfly. Removing it preemptively has been shown to reduce insect egg masses by 75%, so that could greatly reduce its spread and impact to our county. Be sure to use a herbicide when removing Tree of Heaven. It is a very strong stump and root sprouter. Learn how to identify and effective ways to control this tree.
